Easy -1.2 This is a straightforward absolute value inequality requiring only the standard technique of splitting into two cases: -2 < 3x - 1 < 2, then solving linear inequalities. It's a routine textbook exercise with minimal steps and no conceptual challenge beyond recalling the definition of absolute value.
State or imply non-modular inequality \((3x - 1)^2 < 2^2\), or corresponding equation or pair of linear equations
M1
Obtain critical values \(-\frac{1}{3}\) and \(1\)
A1
State correct answer \(-\frac{1}{3} < x < 1\)
A1
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OR
Answer
Marks
State one critical value, e.g. \(x = 1\), by solving a linear equation (or inequality) or from a graphical method or by inspection
B1
State the other critical value correctly
B1
State correct answer \(-\frac{1}{3} < x < 1\)
B1
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State or imply non-modular inequality $(3x - 1)^2 < 2^2$, or corresponding equation or pair of linear equations | M1 |
Obtain critical values $-\frac{1}{3}$ and $1$ | A1 |
State correct answer $-\frac{1}{3} < x < 1$ | A1 |
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**OR**
State one critical value, e.g. $x = 1$, by solving a linear equation (or inequality) or from a graphical method or by inspection | B1 |
State the other critical value correctly | B1 |
State correct answer $-\frac{1}{3} < x < 1$ | B1 |
| [3] |